Out Raleigh Pride

What does it look like when a company truly shows up for community?

At Out! Raleigh Pride 2026, the answer was everywhere you looked.

With thousands of attendees filling downtown Raleigh, this year’s celebration was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when community and corporate partners come together with intention.

As our Diamond Level Sponsor, Hitachi Energy didn’t just support the event—they helped bring it to life. From their engaging booth presence to crowd-favorite activations like the dunk tank, and their visibility on our donor wall, their impact was both seen and felt throughout the weekend.

But the most meaningful impact goes beyond the festival itself.

Because of partners like Hitachi Energy, we were able to raise money to support the LGBT Center of Raleigh’s year-round programs and operations—helping bridge critical funding gaps at a time when many organizations are facing increased challenges in securing DEI-related support. Their investment directly contributes to sustaining vital resources, safe spaces, and programming for our community.

This is what leadership looks like. This is what partnership looks like.

If you’re inspired by the impact of Out! Raleigh Pride and want to support the work year-round, consider making a donation here: https://givebutter.com/LGBTCenterofRaleigh
And if you’re a community manager or part of an employee resource group looking to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to partner with you. Reach out to learn how your organization can support and engage with the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

Together, we can continue building a stronger, more inclusive community.

Take us back to Out! Raleigh Pride! 🥹

Words can’t begin to express how grateful we are for this community. Thank you to everyone who supported the LGBT Center Of Raleigh by attending this year’s festival!

Fun fact: Out! Raleigh Pride is The Center’s largest fundraiser and the support received helps us sustain and expand our community offerings and programs 🫶🏽.

Be sure to complete the survey here: http://tinyurl.com/ORP26survey! Also, comment with what you’d like to see in 2027! Tag your favorite local artists so we can start reaching out now! 2026 was amazing and 2027 will be even better!

Out! Raleigh Pride 2026 would not have been possible without the incredible support of our small business sponsors. Your investment helped create a weekend where our community could feel seen and celebrated!

Thank you for helping to make Out! Raleigh Pride 2026 unforgettable. We encourage everyone in our community to support the businesses that support us. ❤️🧡💛